Marriage and Migration – Theological and Legal Aspects

Abstract

The essay is about marriage and migration in the light of the law and theology. Contemporary civilization is characterized by relativism, exaggerated individualism, incessant rush, excessive consumption, lack of maturity and responsibility, what causes low level of spiritual and moral condition among many married couples. What is more, the migration increase and the growth of exile have unfavorable impact on marriage and family. It is necessary to search for ways that could protect and support marriage as fundamental institution in the society. The existing legal rules are concentrated on important, but formal issues only (such as legal rights, the conditions of divorces). The employment and social law are not sufficient. Therefore The present situation of migrant spouses is therefore a particular challenge for the Church and theology. The ministry for emigrants has its own structure. Every year we can celebrate The World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The conferences, congresses and events devote time and efforts to search measures which could improve the situation of migrants, especially married couples. They create local communities in order to protect marriage against isolation and solitude. The Church tries to help men and women to start a family and to support them in their pursuit of saint life (the unity with God and the marriage unity).